Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 19, 2025

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Vivienna 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Belloro 2.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Victory Hall 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Shakti 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Blue Highway 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Peace of Gold 15.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Atenea 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Credit Risk 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 English Castle 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 Wind Dancer 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Big Ego 15.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Come Full Circle 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Kismeholdmethrlme 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Joevia’s First 30.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Oat Coutour 8.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Solomini’s Legacy 15.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Naguile 5.00 7 13-1
9 9 Blue Pill 20.00 7.1 13-1
13 13 Alpha Cat 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Tinebar 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Nordic Fyre 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Trinity River 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Not for Hire 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 On the Ledge 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Courtly Banker 12.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Bosun 2.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Identity Crisis 5.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Dancing Bear 20.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Stormy Birthday 12.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Maybern 15.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Heroneandonly 50.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Stewie 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Bustin Away 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Consider It Done 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Pay the Juice 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Vekinda 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Blamicker 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Roofer 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Justthefactsjack 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fantastic Flame 6.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Paula’s a Star 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Roswell 2.00 3 6-1
6 6 Strong State 4.50 4 8-1
1 1 Sarir 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Claire’s Run 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 7 Rhetorical 0.80 1 2-1
2 1 Oh Really 8.00 2.7 5-1
8 9 Activist Investing (GB) 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 3 Clear Conscience 0.80 3.8 7-1
4 4 Son of a Birch 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Daunt 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Union Trail 15.00 5.2 10-1
10 11 Film Star 0.60 SCRATCH
3 2 Won an Award 12.00 SCRATCH
9 10 Tabeguache 3.50 SCRATCH
7 8 Itsallcomintogetha 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Alimara (FR) 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Midnight Concerto 12.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Can’t Fool Me 15.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Wrigleyville 8.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Celtic Charm 4.50 3 6-1
5 5 Unreasonable (IRE) 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Bobby Jean 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Curlin’s Angel 2.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Lina (FR) 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Anileate 50.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Cailin Dana 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 P Mutter Pickle 1.80 SCRATCH
13 13 Street View 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Luckforyou 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Handsome Linc 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Stradale 3.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Growth Equity 2.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Emphasis 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Franklin Delano 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Day One Starter 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Honey’s to Blame 20.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 S S Quality 12.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Our Magical Moon 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Taraj (IRE) 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Bettrluckythangood 6.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Navy Seal (IRE) 8.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Steadfast Resolve 5.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Padiddle 3.50 3.8 7-1
8 8 Il Siciliano 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 L’Antharis (FR) 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Papiamento 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Mayor of Midnight (IRE) 5.00 6.7 13-1
14 14 Fuerteventura 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Greystone 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Warrior Richard 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Dear Dad 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Classic Creation 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Interceptor 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Snookie Bear 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Caress S.) – Caress S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pipsy (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Future Is Now 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Toupie 8.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Twirling Queen 12.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Zeitlos 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Pandora’s Gift (IRE) 5.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Time to Dazzle 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Kairyu (IRE) 6.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Obstreperous 20.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Little Prankster 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Caress 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Halina’s Forte 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Coaching Club American Oaks Invitational S.) – Coaching Club American Oaks Invitational S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Immersive 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Scottish Lassie 4.50 3 6-1
5 5 Dry Powder 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Take Charge Milady 4.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 La Cara 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sweet Seraphine 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Alfred G. Vanderbilt S.) – Alfred G. Vanderbilt S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Book’em Danno 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mullikin 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Nakatomi 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Damon’s Mound 15.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Nash 8.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Baby Yoda 6.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Skelly 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Full Moon Madness 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Antonio of Venice 8.00 1 2-1
12 12 Rookie Card 12.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Invictus 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Vekoma Rides 10.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Stars and Strides 1.40 2.5 5-1
4 4 Tunisian Spring 20.00 3 6-1
1 1 Commuted 12.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Kalahari Dreams 12.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Fifth Avenue 30.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Landing Craft 15.00 6 11-1
11 11 Singleminded 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Executive Order 30.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.